92.7 Big FM & Celon Labs celebrates World No Tobacco Day

MUMBAI: 92.7 BIG FM in association with Celon Labs has today flagged off city's first ever free lung function check up Camp. The effort consists of a mobile clinic called �Celon Lifecare Express Bus' which will be fully equipped with lung Function check up equipment. The campaign is being...

Artistaloud.com evokes interest among intl unsigned musicians

MUMBAI: In a span of four months since its inception, Artistaloud.com, a platform for original-unreleased music in India, has seen some interesting trends on the website. The site has seen an increase in the traction of music uploads on the site from artists spanning across the globe. Some of these...

Red FM hikes advertising rates

MUMBAI: Red FM has announced an increase in its advertising rates to the tune of 12-15  per cent effective  from  1 June  2010. The decision to hike rates folows the re-branding of the erstwhile S FM stations into Red FM expanding the Red FM Networkacross 50 stations and a listenership of 34...

Rana Daggubati celebrates with Radio Mirchi 100 days of 'Leader'

MUMBAI: Rana Daggubati celebrated with Radio Mirchi the success of his debut movie �Leader' as it completed 100 days at the box office. The all excited actor Rana made a star entry to Radio Mirchi – 98.3 FM. The celebration went on with cake cutting to mark the success of the movie in the...

SC gives Copyright Board 4 months to resolve royalty spat

MUMBAI: An unexpected observation by the Supreme Court early this month might speed up the process of music royalty hearings by the Copyright Board, believes the industry. Both the radio and the music industries are of the opinion that the Supreme Court intervention might accelerate the pace of the...

Reliance Media World posts net loss of Rs 761.3 mn for FY'10

MUMBAI: Reliance Media World has reported a total income of Rs 1.8 billion for FY 2010, with radio EBIDTA at Rs 18.8 million, crediting its performance to higher inventory utilisation and continued focus on cost reduction. The company reported a loss of Rs 761.3 million at the net level, attributed...

Review: Guthrie Govan, the powerhouse

MUMBAI: UK based guitarist Guthrie Govan was both captivating (in performance) and informative (with his inputs) at the gig-cum-workshop at Mumbai's Iskcon Auditorium last Saturday.

Guitarist Guthrie Govan at a workshop-cum-gig in Mumbai

Guitarist Guthrie Govan at a workshop-cum-gig in Mumbai

92.7 Big FM took initiative towards Anti-smoking drive

MUMBAI: 92.7 BIG FM Delhi station on its �Shock & Awe' parade met the nicotine captive victims across Delhi on World No Tobacco Day, to re-emphasize the hazards of smoking and spread awareness about healthy living. Simi and Abhi from Zee TV popular show 12/24 Karolbagh flagged off the event...

Micromax unveiled the specially designed Q55 Bling IIFA Edition at IIFA Extravagant Weekend Affair

MUMBAI: Micromax, one of the leading Indian Telecom [hardware] Company today unveiled an all exclusive IIFA edition of Micromax Q55 Bling mobile phone, at an evening affair packed with renowned fashion designers, and film stars. The all exclusive launch of Micromax Q55 Bling, IIFA limited edition...

94.3 Radio One introduces Music ATM

MUMBAI: 94.3 Radio One has launched SMS services under the SMS VAS umbrella brand of â€?Any time music- ATM'.  Launched in Mumbai  initially, the service will be rolled out in other metro cities depending on the quality and quantity of listener response. The first ATM service is called 'Song Gyaan...

Fashion @ Big Bazaar oomph the style-o-meter of RJs

MUMBAI: Fashion @ Big Bazaar organized an enthralling and never before event, where RJs from various stations walked the ramp and entertained the audience with their jhatkas and matkas. The event that was held at Big Bazaar Growel 101 Mall in Kandivili in Mumbai, the RJs walked the ramp with...

Ritu Beri designs for Rahman's Jai Ho Concert

MUMBAI: Delhi-based fashion designer Ritu Beri has designed all the costumes of Oscar-awarded maestro AR Rahman and his entire troupe for the upcoming 'The A.R. Rahman Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home'. Produced by Deepak Gattani and Rapport Productions, the concert will kick off at New York on...